Leonardo AW139

Leonardo Helicopters has completed its first flight with a helicopter fueled with 100% sustainable aviation fuel.

Slovenia is to purchase six Leonardo AW139M twin-engine medium helicopters from Italy as part of a modernization of Slovenia’s military.

The Irish government will reexamine a need for an air combat and air intercept capability in five years despite growing concerns about the need for one.

Boeing has delivered the sixth and final test MH-139 Grey Wolf helicopter to the U.S. Air Force, completing the evaluation phase before a shift to production.

Leonardo Helicopters has applied for patents for a multifan electric anti-torque system.

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The UK’s Empire Test Pilots school has launched an uncrewed air systems (UAS) test pilot course, reflecting growing market needs.

The Malaysian helicopter operator also inked a deal with Leonardo for five more AW139 twin-engine helicopters at the LIMA Exhibition in Langkawi.

Boeing has delivered four of the six aircraft ordered under the research, development, test and evaluation contract, with two more set to come this summer.

The Chilean Air Force is embarking on a replacement program for its Bell UH-1H single-turbine helicopters that have been in service for more than 50 years.

Leonardo Helicopters Managing Director Gian Piero Cutillo talks digitalization, supply chains and his vision for the company’s UK operation.

Offshore helicopter industry faces supply chain challenges, strong competition and squeezed pricing from energy companies.

Leonardo executives believe their AW09 single-engine helicopter could achieve similar levels of success as the company’s twin-engine AW139.

Unspecified issues have delayed certification by the FAA of the military-unique features on the derivative of the Leonardo AW-139 civil helicopter.

The U.S. Air Force has named the MH-139A utility helicopter the Grey Wolf.